Finding the Third Proportional to 62,314,375 and 144,246,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,314,375 and 144,246,496 is: 333,904,522.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,314,375 : 144,246,496 = 144,246,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,314,375/144,246,496 = 144,246,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,314,375x = 144,246,496 × 144,246,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,314,375x = 20,807,051,608,278,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,807,051,608,278,016/62,314,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,904,522.16
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